Greg Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes. A nameless article by a coward at The Journal. Wheys keys, who got a lot right right at time, states in this his claim was £8M. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/sep/15/kevin-keegan-mike-ashley-arbitration-panel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It's from 2009. Thanks for that Dave. Since we were talking about Ashley's thinking back in around 2007, it seemed interesting to see the spin coming out from his camp around that time. A LOT of the same tricks are being used with Rafa - such as The Schweinsteiger maneouvre, for example. Keegan even wanted a left-back and couldn't get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Sorry. Wasn't sure if it was being spread on Twitter recently or something. See your point, but even after the Keegan debacle there were plenty of people still defending Ashley. Could definitely be a PR piece, maybe not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Sorry yeah - it did look a bit random, I suppose. I was just reading about what they pulled when Keegan was in post, and the same tunes are being played now. The difference is that now there seems to be a slow acceptance amongst media and fans that Ashley is a t***. Personally I'd love to see some 'Boycott Sports direct' flags taken into SJP this season - I'm amazed that's a tactic which hasn't been used so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Sorry yeah - it did look a bit random, I suppose. I was just reading about what they pulled when Keegan was in post, and the same tunes are being played now. The difference is that now there seems to be a slow acceptance amongst media and fans that Ashley is a t***. Personally I'd love to see some 'Boycott Sports direct' flags taken into SJP this season - I'm amazed that's a tactic which hasn't been used so far. When we drew 3-3 at home to Man Utd under McClaren, there was a large banner going across the middle of the Gallowgate in the first half that read "Sports Direct Shame" on. It was quickly took down by stewards and the people carrying it ejected from the stadium I think. EDIT: Scroll down a tad on this and you'll see it. http://www.nufc.com/html/2015-16html/2016-01-12man-united-h.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Sorry yeah - it did look a bit random, I suppose. I was just reading about what they pulled when Keegan was in post, and the same tunes are being played now. The difference is that now there seems to be a slow acceptance amongst media and fans that Ashley is a t***. Personally I'd love to see some 'Boycott Sports direct' flags taken into SJP this season - I'm amazed that's a tactic which hasn't been used so far. When we drew 3-3 at home to Man Utd under McClaren, there was a large banner going across the middle of the Gallowgate in the first half that read "Sports Direct Shame" on. It was quickly took down by stewards and the people carrying it ejected from the stadium I think. EDIT: Scroll down a tad on this and you'll see it. http://www.nufc.com/html/2015-16html/2016-01-12man-united-h.html http://barnsleycsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SportsDirectShame.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 For it to be successful you'd have to do it on a gallowgate flags scale and see how many people get chucked out then. Would cause quite the fuss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 For it to be successful you'd have to do it on a gallowgate flags scale and see how many people get chucked out then. Would cause quite the fuss. This. Don't really think theres much chance of it happening on a large enough scale while Rafas still here unfortunately but if he goes it has to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It's all about appetite and momentum. Lacking both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Fuck me man this guy is a cunt and a half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Why not just spend that money on players you daft cunt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 He's so fucking weird Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Why not just spend that money on players you daft cunt? This is a low probability event but generates good PR, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11028527/rafa-benitez-will-take-helicopter-to-swansea-for-newcastle-united-game Meanwhile, owner Mike Ashley will donate £20m to the players if they win the FA Cup this season. The Shields Gazette, recently reported that Newcastle's players had not yet reached an agreement over bonuses for the coming season. The players have been in dispute with the club since the summer over bonus payments. It is understood the squad were unhappy with this situation and had requested a meeting with managing director Lee Charnley, as well as Ashley, in a bid to attempt to resolve this issue. As for the FA Cup, Newcastle last won the trophy in 1955 and in recent seasons the club have tended to field weaker teams in the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Donate. What a guy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Was reading Joey Barton's autobiography today - the same thing happened last time we came up re the bonuses not getting sorted until September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 He's clearly told Rafa he has to throw the cup after this then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 What the fuck man. Absolute joke. He's either a troll or brain dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 which one of you fuckers was hitler in a past life? cosmic, karmic revenge is the only way I can explain this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 This fucking guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 His money's safe anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Is that like, an abnormally large bonus? Compared to previous? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Superb PR by the Bishop. Too throning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 This a reaction to the TF stuff etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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